Abby Normal’s Quiche L’Brain

In my attempt to seem as outdated as possible, I’ve dedicated my HoboTrashcan Halloween column this year to a movie that is ten years older than myself… Young Frankenstein. I can’t help it, it doesn’t age. I’m also hoping that Gene Wilder will follow suit and doesn’t age. That’d be great.

I know it’s not scary, but it’s funny as hell and perfect for a lighthearted spooky night in. And if you’re gonna be hanging back and watching Young Frankenstein, might as well theme out your dinner to go with it!

Super simple, delicious and most importantly, just as classic as the film itself: Julia Child’s Quiche Lorraine recipe. Except, sausage brains give it a creepy, comedic weirdness and delicious spice that isn’t in the original.

Would the Doctor care for a quiche before retiring? Ovaltine?

Below is the column as it appeared on HoboTrashcan.com.

You can call me an old lady. You can call me a pussy. But when I thought to myself, “What scary movies am I partial to?” when trying to brainstorm Halloween recipes, there was really only one choice. Young Frankenstein. (I do hope you pronounced that correctly when you read it.)

I know it’s not super scary (or scary at all) and it’s old as shit, but it’s a CLASSIC. If this movie doesn’t put you in the mood for Halloween, then I don’t even know if I can look at you. I’m a total Gene Wilder freak, so I might be a little biased, but I am pretty sure it’s one of the best movies ever made.

You could not have a better cast. Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman … are you kidding me!? It’s just chock full of all that classic Mel Brooks/Gene Wilder humor.

Walk this way!

Frau Blucher … *cue horses*

Frahnkensteeeeen!

And to honor the film, in all of its wonderfulness, I’ve made a classic French Quiche Lorraine, in which I’ve replaced the bacon with sausage … shaped into little abnormal brains. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you: Abby Normal’s Quiche L’Brain.

Bake up some brains, pop in the movie and have a roll in zee hay with me for Halloween.

Fontina has an Ohio heart and Philly spunk. She loves giving you recipes for hearty food, pop-culture puns and a hell of a lot of craft beer. You can find her in the kitchen, at the bar, on Twitter or marathoning episodes of Shin Chan or Bob's Burgers online.